Real Estate Deeds Are Best Signed in Person by the Seller. But What If That’s Not Possible?
Suppose your aging mother has decided to sell her home and move into assisted living. The sale is essential for her to afford her new accommodations. She has a buyer and a [...]
What You Should Know About Your Right to Self-Defense in Massachusetts
If someone breaks into your home, and if you shoot and kill the intruder, are you protected from criminal charges? What if you get into a bar fight that another patron started, [...]
How a Declaration of Homestead Can Protect You and Your Home
As a homeowner, the last thing you want to worry about is the risk of losing the equity in your home if you find yourself facing a judgment in a lawsuit. Here [...]
If You Share Property Ownership, What Happens When One of You Dies?
Chances are, your home is your most valuable asset. So, it’s essential to understand the legal terms of ownership, particularly if property ownership is shared. The manner in which you hold legal [...]
Anthony J. Luzzo Joins Mountain Dearborn
Mountain Dearborn is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony J. Luzzo as partner in the firm. The addition of Attorney Luzzo strengthens the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal representation to [...]
New Year, New Lease, New Security Deposit: Know Your Rights
You’ve just found the perfect apartment, and you’re ready to sign your new lease. On top of the first rent payment, you probably owe your landlord a security deposit. Your landlord will [...]
It’s That Time of Year for OUI Checkpoints. Know Your Rights.
Holiday season is upon us. While it’s a joyful time to visit family and friends, all those holiday parties mean more cars on the road—with more drunk drivers and car accidents. In [...]
What You Need to Know About Probate—and Why It Matters
Planning how your assets will be distributed after you die can be an uncomfortable undertaking. But ignoring important estate planning decisions can create a headache for your beneficiaries in Probate Court once [...]
A New Massachusetts Law Makes It Easier to Get a Restraining Order—But Is It Now Too Easy?
The Massachusetts legislature has substantially expanded the scope of the law that allows judges to issue “restraining orders” against certain individuals. The original law (Chapter 209A) has been in effect since 1978, [...]
Buying a New Home? Three Key Documents You Need to Understand
Purchasing a house is an exciting and stressful experience. You have piles of paperwork and documents to deal with when you’d rather be thinking about paint colors and new furniture. A good [...]
